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Elisa Shoenberger

Elisa Shoenberger has been building a library since she was 13. She loves writing about all aspects of books from author interviews, antiquarian books, archives, and everything in between. She also writes regularly for Murder & Mayhem and Library Journal. She's also written articles for Huffington Post, Boston Globe, WIRED, Slate, and many other publications. When she's not writing about reading, she's reading and adventuring to find cool new art. She also plays alto saxophone and occasionally stiltwalks. Find out more on her website or follow her on Twitter @vogontroubadour.

Reading Pathways: Sulari Gentill

Sulari Gentill is an innovative author writing postmodern and Golden Age mysteries. Here are the best books of hers to begin with.

Everything But Christmas: Holiday Mystery Books that Are Not about Christmas

The holidays are when people come together...making them great for murder. Here are 8 mysteries for the holidays that are not Christmas, like Year of the Dog by Henry Chang.

Reading Pathways: Jesse Q. Sutanto

Dial A for Aunties put Jesse Q. Sutanto on the literary map, but she's written in a range of genres. Here are the best books to start with!

8 Fiction Books about Philanthropy, Nonprofits, and Wealth

Here are eight fiction books about wealth and philanthropy that will make you think about the nonprofit world, like Trust by Hernan Diaz.

Reading Pathways: Alex Segura

Here's a brief look at the novels and comics of Alex Segura to whet your appetite for this fantastic writer's work.

How To Create an Extraordinary Reading Experience

Have you ever had an extraordinary reading experience? It's when a book and the experience of reading make the parts greater than the whole.

8 Jewish Contemporary Fiction Books

Here's a list of 8 new Jewish contemporary fiction books, from poetry collections to novels of angels, sentient houses, and more, like The Red Door by Shawn C. Harris .

How Vivien Chien’s Noodle Shop Mysteries Made Me Love Cozy Mysteries Again

Cozy mysteries and I had a break up several years ago and Vivien Chien's Noodle Shop Mysteries rekindled the romance for me.

8 Fantasy Books Set in Cities in the United Kingdom

Ever wanted magic in your city? Here's a list of eight fantasy books set in cities in the United Kingdom such as London and Manchester.

8 Modern Retellings of Jewish Folk Tales and Stories

Here are eight retellings of Jewish folktales and/or folklore with a Jewish twist including poetry and graphic novels, including The Golem and the Jinni by Helene Wecker.